This week in the One Room Challenge we started to put the finishing touches on our nursery. Next week I will share images of the final thing, and hopefully Baby T. will be snoozing away in there shortly after!

This week in the One Room Challenge we started to put the finishing touches on our nursery. Next week I will share images of the final thing, and hopefully Baby T. will be snoozing away in there shortly after!
[Read more…] about NURSERY RENOVATION-SPRING 2020 ONE ROOM CHALLENGE: WEEK 3
Since James and I have moved around quite a bit, we have never really felt like investing the money into all out decorating any of our apartments. We didn’t want to spend a ton of money on furniture that might not even fit into our next place when we moved again.
In order to solve this problem, we started thrifting and frequenting antique festivals and markets. We have both always loved the character that vintage items add to any space.
1. You have a chance of finding unique items that are not all over stores. These vintage finds can give your space more character and show more of your personality. It gets boring seeing the same things over and over.
2. Usually you can save money. There are expensive antique stores where items can cost more than new pieces because they are a piece of history, and then there are thrift stores and markets where you can snag some affordable treasures. Finding something at a bargain never hurts.
3. Lots of vintage items are made of solid wood or by hand. Higher quality materials will last longer in your home and you’ll feel better about picking a more sustainable option.
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Our favorite Michigan antique store |
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This mirror and glass curio shelf are two of our favorite vintage finds. |
Sometimes the stories behind antiques are what make them special. Add a note to the bottom of your antique furniture to tell the history of the piece. Add the story the shop owner told you, and then add info about yourself and your home. Talk about when and where and any pertinent history about your home or where you found the piece. Talk about little facts like any pets or if you have children who used the piece.
Whenever we do this and give it to the next person, we hope they do the same. These notes help tell stories and teach newbies like James and I, more about the history and the origins of pieces. This adds to the charm on uniqueness of each piece.
This post serves as a reminder for myself and a “thank you” to my mom for all the things she’s taught me over the years.
These next points are all things my mom taught me when I was younger. For most of these, I wish I listened sooner.
That last one is one of my favorites. I was very hard on myself when I was younger and did not like how I looked when I tried on clothes. All of this could have been avoided if I had just blamed it on the dressing room light and wore what I wanted to.
What are some things your parents taught you when you were younger? Maybe even something you learned from an older sister? Share with all of us on my latest Instagram post!